This break may allow it to focus energy elsewhere, such as on repairing the body. The concept of autophagy is also popular with proponents of intermittent fasting. In the simplest terms ...

For decades, cystic fibrosis has remained a relentless, life-limiting disease. But now, the future of cystic fibrosis care could be shifting from symptom management to something far more revolutionary ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A WALK on Largs Promenade is being held to raise awareness and funds for research into pulmonary fibrosis. As part of the Pulmonary Fibrosis ...

Liver fibrosis is the buildup of scar tissue in the liver, the organ that helps you digest food, store energy, and remove toxins. Liver fibrosis occurs as the organ tries to repair itself from ...

A 47-year-old man with cystic fibrosis hopes that stories like his will be reassuring to younger people diagnosed with the illness. Advances in the standards of care, as well as the availability ...

Scientists found that oxalic acid can trigger the formation of gadolinium nanoparticles inside the body—particles linked to severe, sometimes deadly conditions like nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. The ...

Background Exercise and traditional airway clearance techniques (ACTs) are both routinely recommended for people with cystic fibrosis (CF), with some people using exercise as a substitute for ...

States screen for cystic fibrosis (CF) but with significant variation among their screening algorithms. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation group conducted a systematic review, leading to seven ...

Sophie Pierce, of Neyland Rowing Club in Pembrokeshire, is the first person with cystic fibrosis to brave the journey. She was joined by three women from the club who set out on the 3,200 (5,150km ...

The blood pressure in rats was measured following the conclusion of the final exercise training session. The renal function, levels of HIF-1α, fibrosis, and autophagy were evaluated by immunostaining ...